ENTRY LEVEL - Legal Assistant/Secretary

$47,840 - $52,000/Yr

Harrison Kristopher - Concord, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Concord, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Harrison | Kristopher, LLP is seeking an Entry Level Legal Assistant/Secretary to support a busy litigation partner in their Concord, CA office. This full-time position involves a variety of administrative and legal tasks to ensure efficient case management and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain calendar management, billing, and case management database.
• Organize legal files and documents.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel to obtain information and prepare reports.
• Draft routine documents, correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials.
• Review, summarize, and analyze court documents, pleadings, and discovery received, as well as client documents and medical records.
• Prepare draft responses in litigation matters and compile responses to document requests under supervision.
• Perform administrative duties including scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars and travel arrangements.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely follow-through on issues.
• Assist with trial preparation.
• Work collaboratively within a team.

Requirements

• Some college education; college degree preferred.
• 3+ years of administrative office experience required; personal injury/law office experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with proficiency in establishing and maintaining client files.
• High degree of personal integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Excellent secretarial, clerical, writing, and editing skills, along with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge and competence with personal computers, including multiple databases, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word.
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Self-direction with the ability to prioritize and excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to interact with clients and opposing counsel in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to research and interpret legal procedures, statutes, and regulations.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance